Sr. Principal DevOps Architect - R10216467
Listed on 2025-12-27
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IT Project Manager
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Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Polygraph
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a highly skilled Sr Principal Dev Ops Architect to join our dynamic Intelligence Systems Division within the Surveillance & Targeting Business Unit.
This role is responsible for driving the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale Dev Ops solutions supporting mission-critical programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on experience across a variety of Dev Ops tools, infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) practices, and system automation methods, with a focus on enabling robust, secure, and scalable software delivery pipelines.
This position requires a candidate with a strong foundation in Dev Ops architecture and expertise spanning both infrastructure and application‑level technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, performance, and compliance with cybersecurity best practices.
Key Responsibilities- Architect, implement, and maintain scalable Dev Ops pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with enterprise policies and mission requirements.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to enable automated infrastructure provisioning.
- Administer and optimize Kubernetes‑based container orchestration and deployment platforms.
- Configure and operate AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring availability, reliability, and security of services.
- Implement and optimize Git Ops workflows using tools such as Flux and Helm to enable efficient deployment and management processes.
- Manage and configure mission‑critical databases, including Dynamo
DB, to meet program needs. - Administer NATS messaging systems to support distributed application communications.
- Leverage the Big Bang platform, including tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki, for monitoring, observability, and troubleshooting.
- Lead the configuration, operation, and integration of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git Lab, Bamboo) to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.
- Perform foundational Linux system administration tasks to ensure Dev Ops reliability and compatibility at the operating system level.
- Champion Agile development methodologies, facilitating cross‑functional collaboration and iterative improvement.
- Ensure robust security practices within Dev Ops pipelines, including achieving Security+ certification within 60 days of hire if not already held.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required at the time of application with CI Poly (or higher)
- Demonstrated experience in Dev Ops architecture design and implementation.
- Proficiency in Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS, and other infrastructure experience mentioned in the resource list.
- Working knowledge of one or more CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, Git Lab, Bamboo).
- Strong understanding of security frameworks with the ability to…
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